At the trial regarding the 'Nord Streams,' a Bundeswehr expert assessed the possibility of sabotage

At the trial concerning the sabotage of the 'Nord Streams' in Hamburg, a Bundeswehr expert, a diver-sapper, testified. According to him, the installation of explosive devices on pipelines at depths of up to 80 meters is technically feasible. This was reported by NDR. The expert provided testimony at the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg in the case of Ukrainian citizen Sergey K., who is accused of involvement in the sabotage. The trial began on October 14, and the court is investigating whether divers could have planted explosive devices at such depths. According to the expert's assessment, such work could be carried out by two trained divers with special equipment. He described such an operation as "easily feasible." The expert also evaluated the costs: even with used equipment, he stated that the purchase of gear would cost approximately 60,000 to 90,000 euros. According to the investigation results, at least six explosive devices were attached to the pipelines between September 10 and 22, 2022.